Scope and Content of the Collection From the Collection: Handwritten letters in poetic format, along with clippings and other memorabilia, with transcript of the letters at the end.The annual New Years letters from Thomas J. Shields to his wife Adalaide G. Shields talk about his love and affection for his wife and family, and detail what's going on in their lives as well as world events, such as the Great Depression and World War II. Memorabilia includes newspaper clippings from Sydney Justin Harris and others, inspirational...